Direct observational assessments of child emotion regulation capacities and maternal sensitivity were completed in early infancy, at 12 and 18 months, and at 5 years. (cambridge.org)
This teaches children emotion regulation in intense situations and also builds trust and a sense of independence. (happywithbaby.com)
Third, maternal sensitivity was related to child emotion regulation capacities throughout development, with poorer emotion regulation in the high - risk group being associated with lower maternal sensitivity. (cambridge.org)